A SMALL PARCEL-GILT SILVER BOX AND COVER, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
A SMALL PARCEL-GILT SILVER BOX AND COVER
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The slightly convex box and cover are chased with a formalized flower motif surrounded by small curved tendrils that issue from the narrow, outer border, all reserved on a ring-punched ground. The straight sides are similarly decorated with clouds.
1 in., (2.6 cm.) diam.; weight 8.6 g
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A SMALL PARCEL-GILT SILVER BOX AND COVER
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The slightly convex box and cover are chased with a formalized flower motif surrounded by small curved tendrils that issue from the narrow, outer border, all reserved on a ring-punched ground. The straight sides are similarly decorated with clouds.
1 in., (2.6 cm.) diam.; weight 8.6 g